Dwelling house relief

Finance Act 2016 changes to Dwelling House Relief Anyone intending to take a gift of property should be made aware of changes to Dwelling House Relief arising from the Finance Act 2016. Up to now it was possible for a person who had occupied a property as a principal...

Surveyors report new home

Do I need a Surveyor’s report when buying my new home? In a word, yes.  Prospective home buyers need to be aware that none of the usual consumer protections apply when buying a house and the principle of ‘Buyer Beware’ applies here. There may be defects in a property...

Motorbike accident 3 things to do

3 things a motorcyclist should do if involved in an accident If you ride a motorcycle you are more vulnerable than any other road user and accordingly if you are involved in an accident it can be a very traumatic experience regardless of how serious the road traffic...

Doorstep compensation offers

How to get €16K compo from this insurance company without really trying Pasted below is a ‘compensation offer’ letter from a leading Irish motor insurance company which exposes the industry’s ‘compo culture’ double standards! Last Friday week was a typical day at our...